# Event Details - **Event Name**: CWGC War Graves Week Tours 2026 - Kirriemuir Cemetery - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a free tour of Kirriemuir Cemetery.About this EventJoin the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Kirriemuir Cemetery, led by one of our experienced volunteer tour guides..Our tours are free to the public, but if you would like to support us then please consider donating to our charity The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF).https://foundation.cwgc.org/donate/MEETING POINT at Kirriemuir war memorial at the top end (north) of the cemetery.More than 80 casualties from World War One and World War Two are commemorated on headstones in Kirriemuir Cemetery. Their stories involve extraordinary events at home and abroad; on land, in the air, at sea - and even underneath the sea. There are examples of remarkable heroism, some of which merited the country’s highest award, the Victoria Cross. Others are overshadowed by accidents and ill-fortune.There are tales of spy missions behind enemy lines and also an incident that was investigated as a war crime but was then kept a secret from its victims' families and the general public for decades.The tour lasts approx. 90 mins and covers about 1000 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground with a short steep slope. There is wheelchair access but please note the slope and grass surface.Parking is available on Kirriemuir Hill by the Camera Obscura which has toilet facilities. Please bring water if required.Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear.Only assistance dogs are allowed in the cemetery.Please note there can be last minute cancellations. This can be due to various reasons including illness, site issues and weather. We will email you as soon as we can, but this could include the morning of the tour, so please check your emails prior to leaving for the tour.The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) aims to actively engage all communities with the work of the CWGC by telling the inspiring stories through education and outreach projects.The CWGF is an independent charity registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales (1171947) and Scotland (SC051982). - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kirriemuir/cwgc-war-graves-week-tours-2026-kirriemuir-cemetery/100001985273385137 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, charities, meetups, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Kirriemuir - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Kirriemuir Cemetery - **lat**: 56.6759211 - **long**: -2.9968213 - **full address**: Kirriemuir Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Kirriemuir, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: CWGC War Graves Week Tours 2026 - Kirriemuir Cemetery - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e2494216c84d101ca7bc61ce9204ca6e2bca55e40587fa57944c1a29193389a0-rimg-w1200-h733-dcf6f7f8-gmir.jpg?v=1773983341 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is CWGC War Graves Week Tours 2026 - Kirriemuir Cemetery being held? - **A:** CWGC War Graves Week Tours 2026 - Kirriemuir Cemetery takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Kirriemuir Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Kirriemuir, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing CWGC War Graves Week Tours 2026 - Kirriemuir Cemetery? - **A:** CWGC War Graves Week Tours 2026 - Kirriemuir Cemetery is organized by Commonwealth War Graves. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "CWGC War Graves Week Tours 2026 - Kirriemuir Cemetery", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e2494216c84d101ca7bc61ce9204ca6e2bca55e40587fa57944c1a29193389a0-rimg-w1200-h733-dcf6f7f8-gmir.jpg?v=1773983341", "startDate": "2026-05-16T14:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-05-20T15:30:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/kirriemuir/cwgc-war-graves-week-tours-2026-kirriemuir-cemetery/100001985273385137", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Kirriemuir Cemetery", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Cemetery Road", "postalCode": "DD8 4DD", "addressLocality": "Kirriemuir", "addressRegion": "SC", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "56.6759211", "longitude": "-2.9968213" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us for a free tour of Kirriemuir Cemetery.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-20", "availabilityEnds": "2026-05-20T15:30:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-20", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/kirriemuir/cwgc-war-graves-week-tours-2026-kirriemuir-cemetery/100001985273385137" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-20", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-20", "url": "https://allevents.in/kirriemuir/cwgc-war-graves-week-tours-2026-kirriemuir-cemetery/100001985273385137", "price": 0, "name": "Admission" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-20", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-20", "url": "https://allevents.in/kirriemuir/cwgc-war-graves-week-tours-2026-kirriemuir-cemetery/100001985273385137", "price": 0, "name": "Donation to support the CWGF (not a ticket)" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Commonwealth War Graves", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/commonwealth-war-graves/18566694", "description": "Across Britain there are war graves and memorials at over 12,000 locations. 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